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SWEET DESIRES DESSERT LOUNGE

44 ROYAL PALM PT, Vero Beach FL 32962 · 772-217-8789

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4105454
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0ppm. Primed and ran multiple times. Still reading 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 49f. In cooler overnight. Operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Primed and swapped chemicals. Sanitizer was diluted. Now reading 100ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1/2 and 1/2 opened 3 days ago. Date mark was added
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold Smoked salmon served on menu. Operator added asterisk to menus during inspection
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Primed and now reading 100ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Michelle
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean bowls
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.